Year of the Horse: Nine Lunar New Year Watches for 2026

It’s the Year of the Fire Horse, and with it comes a new wave of limited-edition watches designed to celebrate an occasion that has become an increasingly important fixture in the watch calendar for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Before the day itself on Tuesday, February 17, let’s look at what some of the world’s most esteemed watch brands have in store for us, including the likes of Harry Winston, Hublot and Vacheron Constantin. 

The Lunar New Year marks a moment of renewal, but in 2026, it carries particular weight with the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare zodiac combination that appears only once every 60 years. In Chinese astrology, each year is shaped not just by its animal sign but by the element that governs it, and fire brings added intensity to the horse’s traditional associations with speed, confidence and the ability to overcome obstacles.